A concept web shows Jefferson’s first actions as president. They included the following: reduced the size of the United States Army; cut spending; sent vessels to fight Barbary pirates; eliminated the whiskey tax; and purchased Louisiana Territory.

Question

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Which of these first actions taken by Jefferson does not reflect his belief in the need to reduce the power of the government?
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Responses

the purchase of the Louisiana Territory
the purchase of the Louisiana Territory

the elimination of the whiskey tax
the elimination of the whiskey tax

the cutting of spending
the cutting of spending

the reduction in size of the U.S. Army

Answer 1

The action that does not reflect Jefferson's belief in the need to reduce the power of the government is the purchase of the Louisiana Territory. This action was significant because it expanded federal power and territory, which can be seen as a contradiction to his preference for a limited government.